Nigeria's women under-20 team, the Falconets, on Sunday edged closer to qualifying for the 2016 FIFA Under-20 Women World Cup as they defeated DR Congo 2-1 away in the Africa first leg, second round qualifiers.
The bright start by the Falconets in Kinshasa saw them get two quick goals in the first half. Chinaza Uchendu got the opener in the sixth minute and Chiwendu Ihezou doubled the lead in the 12th minute which gave Nigeria a comfortable lead as the Falconets took control of the game.
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